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	Season	Tm	LG	BF	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	SO	WHIP
	2025	NYM	NL	188	5	1	2.06	8	8	0	48.0	34	13	11	4	16	57	1.04
	1 Season	NYM	NL	188	5	1	2.06	8	8	0	48.0	34	13	11	4	16	57	1.04

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Season	Tm	LG	POS	G	GS	INN	TC	PO	A	E	DP	RF	FPCT%
2025	NYM	NL	P	8	8	48.0	12	5	7	0	1		1.000
1 Season	NYM	NL	P	8	8	48.0	12	5	7	0	1		1.000

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Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Cutter: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 60

McLean almost played two sports at Oklahoma State but left football behind for baseball, where he still played two ways. The Cowboys star went to the Orioles in the third round of 2022 but didn’t sign after the O’s had concerns over an MRI. After another dominant year at Stillwater, he went to the Mets in the same round a year later and continued to play both ways until he gave up hitting in June of his first full season. Focused fully on the mound, McLean took off in the upper Minors in 2025 and became the Mets’ de facto ace down the stretch.

Solidly built at 6-foot-2, McLean already sports one of the deepest (and spinniest) repertoires in the Majors. Because of dead-zone tendencies on his 94-96 mph four-seamer, he relies more on a sinker in the same velocity band with a foot more of drop and 6 more inches of armside movement. It helps lead to a ton of ground balls and generally weak contact. The star of the show is the mid-80s sweeper, which moves 16-17 inches in the opposite direction as the sinker and with 2,929 average rpm, and he relies on it heavily, especially against righties. A 79-81 mph curveball comes with more spin (3,248 rpm on average in MLB) and sweep (18.7 inches), but it doesn’t reach plus-plus status because McLean can’t zone it as well as the sweeper. An 85-88 mph kick change and 89-92 mph cutter round out the arsenal.

With so much movement, it was interesting to note that McLean’s control improved in the Majors as he learned to trust his defense and pitch more in the zone. He has the athleticism to keep strikes coming at an average rate, and with the depth and overall quality of his mix, that should be enough to keep him near the top of the rotation in Queens for years to come.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 70 | Cutter: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 50 | Overall: 60

McLean intended to play both baseball and football at Oklahoma State but ultimately chose to focus on the former, where he still played multiple ways as a reliever and third baseman/outfielder. The Orioles took him in the third round in 2022 but did not sign him after a concerning MRI, so McLean returned to post a .911 OPS and a 3.30 ERA in Stillwater. The Mets selected him in the third round in 2023 and allowed the former Cowboy to be a two-way player up until late June 2024 after he struck out 52.2 percent of the time through 17 games as a Double-A hitter. McLean finished with a 3.78 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 109 2/3 innings between High-A and Double-A.

Now with his focus fully on the mound, McLean could be cleared for major takeoff in his second full season. He held his velocity well in Year 1, averaging 94-96 mph while topping out at 98, much as he did in college. There is some flat approach to his four-seamer out of his low release, and he gets ample armside movement on a sinker as well, leading to heavy groundball rates. The real monster is his 84-87 mph sweeper – a pitch with elite spin and horizontal movement averaging around 15-16 inches with Triple-A Syracuse. McLean can use the pitch well running away from righties or backfooting it to lefties. His 88-90 mph cutter bridges the gap between the two offerings, and he also mixes in an upper-80s changeup and a high-spin upper-70s curveball for a more complete arsenal.  

McLean’s walk rates were a touch high in 2024 but were consistent level-to-level. That had held in 2025, even as he's moved to the Major League ball in Triple-A, and then they actually improved as he gained confidence in the Majors. Mets officials point out that he’s an ultimate competitor on the bump who tries to blow by hitters as much as he can. Settling into more of a routine has only helped his case as a starter -- and a standout one at the top level.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 70 | Changeup: 40 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45

Ranked as MLB Pipeline’s No. 66 prospect in the 2020 Draft, McLean chose to pursue both baseball and football at Oklahoma State instead and went undrafted that year. He eventually dropped the latter completely to focus on the diamond, where he could still play two ways as a reliever and third baseman/outfielder, and that led to him becoming a third-round pick by the Orioles in 2022. Baltimore didn’t sign the Draft-eligible sophomore out of concerns over an MRI, and he returned to Stillwater to post a .911 OPS at the plate and 3.30 ERA on the mound. The Mets selected McLean last July and signed him for slot at $747,600.

New York always believed McLean's reportoire could work as a starting pitcher, and after initially trying to make a go of it as a two-way player in his first full season, he moved to the mound full-time in late June while at Double-A Binghamton. McLean continues to touch 98 mph with his fastball, similar to what he was showing in school, and has averaged 95-96 mph since moving to the higher level. The star of the showing is his 83-86 mph sweeper -- an absolute spin monster consistently above 3,000 rpm that also gets 20-22 inches of horizontal movement. He'll mix in a an 88-91 mph cutter for a sharper movement profile, while his upper-80s changeup and curveball primarily take a backseat.

Control concerns, plus the belief he could lean on the fastball-slider alone, had many believing McLean would be a bullpen candidate in the pros, but he's thrown enough strikes early in his career to hold off such a change. He could dominate as a reliever if and when the time comes, but for now, the former Cowboy's trajectory is too enticing to move him away from starting.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 30 | Arm: 70 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

McLean could have earned a seven-figure bonus as a North Carolina high schooler in the 2020 Draft, but he wanted a chance to play quarterback in college and enrolled at Oklahoma State to play two sports. He never got on the gridiron for the Cowboys and had to settle for being one of the more intriguing two-way players in college baseball. The Orioles selected him in the third round as a pitcher last July and planned to also let him DH, but they didn't like the results of a post-draft MRI and declined to sign him. The Mets took the chance instead in 2023, selecting McLean in the third round and signing him for slot money at $747,600.

In the Draft, pro teams believed McLean is a better bet to succeed on the mound, with the upside of a mid-rotation starter or late-inning reliever, depending on how much polish he could add if he focused on pitching full-time. He generates power stuff with little effort, running his fastball up to 98 mph with arm-side run and flashing a plus slider in the mid 80s. He also has a solid upper-70s curveball, though his changeup, control and command are all works in progress. 

McLean would prefer to hit and generates high exit velocities and massive raw power to all fields with a combination of bat speed, strength and leverage. But he needs to rein in his long right-handed swing and overly aggressive approach after setting an NCAA Division I record with 107 strikeouts as a sophomore, when he missed an astounding 44 percent of the pitches he swung at. He's a well-below-average runner with well-above-average arm strength, and he shifted from third base to center and right field this spring to reduce the stress on his arm. The Mets intend to let him work as a reliever and DH at the start of his career, but most think the former will win out in time.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 30 | Arm: 70 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45 

One of the better two-way prospects in the 2020 Draft, McLean also wanted a chance to play quarterback in college and turned down overtures from pro teams to enroll at Oklahoma State. After not getting on the field for the Cowboys' football team in his first year on campus, he decided to focus on baseball. Few players in this Draft can match his combination of raw power and arm strength, though he has had an up-and-down year at the plate while setting an NCAA Division I record with 107 strikeouts. 

Scouts initially preferred McLean as a pitcher but that changed in his senior season as a North Carolina high schooler when he cleaned up his right-handed swing and his body. His bat speed and strength allow him to produce high exit velocities and make him a threat to drive the ball out of the park to all fields. But he also struck out at an alarming rate this spring and struggled to make contact even against fastballs, and when he did put the ball in play he hit it on the ground far too often. 

Though he's a well below-average runner, McLean has the hands, reactions and work ethic to become an average third baseman. There are no questions about his arm, which delivers fastballs up to 98 mph and a pair of breaking pitches (downer curveball, power slider) that have a chance to become plus offerings. He's averaging nearly two strikeouts per inning as a high-leverage reliever for Oklahoma State and evaluators are beginning to wonder if his future might be brighter on the mound. 

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Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Arm: 60 | Field: 55 | Overall: 50 

One of the top two-way prospects in the 2020 Draft, McLean also was a four-year starter at quarterback for Garner (N.C.) High and will try to play two sports at Oklahoma State is he doesn't turn pro this summer. Scouts preferred him as a pitcher until this spring, when he cleaned up his swing and his body and barely took the mound before his senior season ended abruptly. He did more hitting than pitching for the U.S. national team that won a silver medal at the under-18 World Cup in South Korea in September.

McLean's strong 6-foot-3 frame produces impressive raw power, though he had a hitch in his right-handed swing that concerned scouts until he smoothed it out this spring. He also has improved his footwork at shortstop, and while his below-average speed means he'll move to third base in pro ball, it's now easier to project him as a solid or better defender at the hot corner.

On the mound, McLean has a pair of solid offerings with high spin rates: a fastball that sits at 91-95 mph and reaches 97 with sink and run, and a mid-70s curveball. He also shows some aptitude for a low-80s changeup and throws strikes from a low three-quarters slot. He could pull double duty if he heads to college and will be eligible for the 2022 Draft as a sophomore if he does.

Video scouting report »

Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45 

Scouting grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 60 | Run: 30 | Arm: 70 | Field: 45 | Overall: 45

McLean could have earned a seven-figure bonus as a North Carolina high schooler in the 2020 Draft, but he wanted a chance to play quarterback in college and enrolled at Oklahoma State to play two sports. He never got on the gridiron for the Cowboys and had to settle for being one of the more intriguing two-way players in college baseball. The Orioles selected him in the third round as a pitcher last July and planned to also let him DH, but they didn't like the results of a post-draft MRI and declined to sign him. 

Pro teams believe McLean is a better bet to succeed on the mound, with the upside of a mid-rotation starter or late-inning reliever depending on how much polish he could add if he focused on pitching full-time. He generates power stuff with little effort, running his fastball up to 98 mph with arm-side run and flashing a plus slider in the mid-80s. He also has a solid upper-70s curveball, though his changeup, control and command are all works in progress. 

McLean would prefer to hit and generates high exit velocities and massive raw power to all fields with a combination of bat speed, strength and leverage. But he needs to rein in his long right-handed swing and overly aggressive approach after setting an NCAA Division I record with 107 strikeouts as a sophomore, when he missed an astounding 44 percent of the pitches he swung at. He's a well-below-average runner with well-above-average arm strength, and he shifted from third base to center and right field this spring to reduce the stress on his arm. 

Awards

MiLB Awards Breakout Player of the Year

Year	Team
2025

Baseball America Triple-A All-Star

Year	Team
2025

EAS Pitcher of the Week

Week	Team
09/15/2024

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	08/16/2025	New York Mets selected the contract of RHP Nolan McLean from Syracuse Mets.
	05/06/2025	RHP Nolan McLean assigned to Syracuse Mets from Binghamton Rumble Ponies.
	05/20/2024	TWP Nolan McLean assigned to Binghamton Rumble Ponies from Brooklyn Cyclones.
	05/20/2024	Binghamton Rumble Ponies activated RHP Nolan McLean.
	03/31/2024	TWP Nolan McLean assigned to Brooklyn Cyclones from St. Lucie Mets.
	03/07/2024	New York Mets Prospects activated TWP Nolan McLean.
	08/31/2023	TWP Nolan McLean assigned to St. Lucie Mets from FCL Mets.
	08/08/2023	TWP Nolan McLean assigned to FCL Mets.
	07/15/2023	New York Mets signed TWP Nolan McLean.
	06/15/2023	RHP Nolan McLean assigned to College Workout.
	02/14/2023	Oklahoma State Cowboys activated TWP Nolan McLean.
	02/14/2023	RHP Nolan McLean assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys.
	06/11/2022	RHP Nolan McLean and assigned to College Workout.
	02/16/2022	RHP Nolan McLean and assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys.
	03/14/2021	3B Nolan McLean assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys.
	03/14/2021	3B Nolan McLean assigned to Oklahoma State Cowboys .
	08/08/2019	RHP Nolan McLean assigned to PG East.
	07/19/2019	OF Nolan McLean assigned to UA American.